Adelaide-based PC builder and distributor, Leader Systems, is the latest distributor added to Epson's supplier list. It will carry inkjet, laser and multifunction printers, scanners and consumables. Managing director, Paul Kristoris, said he would bundle the range with his Leader desktops and notebooks.
Online auction, Oztion, is looking to recruit about 250 computer resellers and electronics retailers for its new vShop service. It will be officially launched at the end of September.
Brisbane-based hardware vendor, Grabba International, is looking for systems integrators, software developers and VARs to improve its local market presence.
VoIP wholesaler, ISPhone, has struck a new alliance with communications integrator, CallTime Solutions.
The future of Sydney-based distributor, GL Computing, is in doubt after its relationship with Sage CRM was terminated. The vendor's range includes ACT! for Notes and ACT! for Web.
Vodafone has developed a Business Channel Portal providing tools and resources for its mobility resellers.
Services outfit, Bulletproof Networks, will launch what it claims is Australia's first fully managed dedicated Virtual Machine (VM) hosting service next month.
Networking vendor, NetComm, has pumped up its partner resources, enlisting Ivo Leombruni and Leigh Jewiss as channel business development managers.
Service integrator, iPlatinum, has taken on solutions partner status with electronic document and record management vendor, Tower Software.
UPS vendor, Emerson Network Power has recruited Ganesh Desai as channel account manager for Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania.
SecureTelecom has scored a deal to deploy, manage and maintain a Cisco Unified Communications system for Hammond Care Group.
Achieva has struck a distribution deal with Taiwanese-based flash storage vendor, Silicon Power.
Melbourne-based Merit Technology has landed a deal to deploy a CRM solution for Pittwater Council.
Systems integrator, Agreon, has gained Sun Microsystems Identity Management (IDM) Software Elite Partner status.
Software vendor, Embarcadero Technologies, is hunting security service providers for its DSAuditor software. It tracks all database activity and provides real-time notification of suspicious behaviour.
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